A natural goal scorer, Butler owns fine hands and offensive instincts. He is also a fast skater as well as a skilled playmaker.
On the downside, he lacks in size and strength and can't really play a physical game.- Erik K. Piri, EP (2011)

Career transactions
- 2012-07-27 • Bought out by the Ottawa Senators
- 2011-07-14 • Re-signed to a two-year contract by the Ottawa Senators
- 2010-03-29 • Re-signed to a two-year contract by the Ottawa Senators